The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast If This Doesn’t Bother You, That’s a Problem (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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Feb 5, 2026 A reflection on why people can be dismissive when others suffer or celebrate. A look at a Gospel healing that exposes hardened hearts more than broken rules. A challenge to notice where we fail to value someone else’s pain or joy. An invitation to grow a larger, more compassionate heart.
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Heart, Not Law, Explains The Anger
- The crowd's anger at Jesus healing on the Sabbath reveals a problem in their hearts, not a legal dispute.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz argues their reaction shows they don't value the healed man enough to rejoice in his restoration.
Imagining The Man With Dropsy
- Fr. Mike imagines the healed man suffering from dropsy (edema) and the crowd dismissing it as minor.
- He pictures himself among those saying, "He can last another day," to probe his own heart's response.
Jesus Uses The Law To Reveal Indifference
- Jesus points out that the law permits rescuing an animal or child on the Sabbath to expose the crowd's indifference.
- Fr. Mike highlights that acceptance of the law isn't the point; valuing people is.